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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.81, 23,199.08 and 4,372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.81, 23,199.08 and 4,372.89 is: 6,558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.81 : 23,199.08 = 4,372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.81/23,199.08 = 4,372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.81x = 23,199.08 × 4,372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.81x = 101,447,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,447,003.08/15,468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.16

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